Inner peripheral areas are present in almost all European countries; they deserve political attention in order to support the essential action of local stakeholders that are dealing with the associated challenges. ESPON released a new policy brief on inner peripheries in Europe.

To address today’s policy development, territorial diversity and cohesion challenges, the ESPON programme provides a number of tools with valuable information and data for countries, regions, cities, and citizens.

Five more peer-learning workshops offered in 2018. Policy makers who seek analytical advice are invited to send us their requests

The ESPON EGTC is organising a series of peer-learning workshops for all types of public authorities responsible for territorial development. The workshops are designed to enable a rapid know-how transfer and can serve various policy needs based on the experience of stakeholders who were involved in ESPON targeted analyses.

Vacancies

Traineeship at the ESPON EGTC in Luxembourg

We are looking for two motivated trainees (one in the Unit Evidence and Outreach, one in the Unit Administration and Management) to join our international team for a period of 5 months.

Your profile

You are in the final stage of your university studies related to territorial development and planning, geography, regional economics, European studies, political science, financial management and/or other relevant fields. You are registered at a university during the entire period of the traineeship and carry a passport from a Member State of the European Union or from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.

Your job in ESPON

Unit Evidence and Outreach

Your work in the Unit on Evidence and Outreach will include a variety of tasks, among others involvement in the implementation of applied research, targeted analyses activities and tools, including the preparation of kick-off meetings with service providers and stakeholders. It will also include some financial and administrative work related to calls for tenders.

In addition, you will also be involved in communication activities, and support of events, such as seminars, workshops and conferences, and producing a variety of publications and material. You will also have the opportunity to attend European events with ESPON involvement taking place in and outside of Luxembourg.

Unit Administration and Management

You will be assigned different tasks mainly related to the work of the Unit on Administration and Management. The work in this Unit includes a variety of organisational, administrative and financial tasks related to public procurement processes, administrative checking of submitted tenders and proposals, contracting procedures, preparation of progress reports, and budget management.

You will also have the opportunity to attend European events with ESPON involvement taking place in and outside of Luxembourg.

Interested? Find more information in the vacancy and apply by 31 October 2018.

The ESPON EGTC is looking for one Project Expert/European Outreach for a period of 2 years to join our international team, preferably starting as soon as possible. Deadline for applications: 20 April 2018.

The ESPON EGTC offers a five-month period of training for students in the final stage of their university studies related to territorial development and planning, geography, regional economics, European studies, political science and/or other relevant fields. Deadline for Applications: 04 March 2018